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180 people in our graph share verified history with Kai — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Patrik BackmanunlockedKai: together at Aalto University (1996–2002)
×9Kai: together at Aalto University
×2Kai: together at Accenture Ltd.
About
Founding partner Kai Talas is an early Nordic sector specialist focused solely on learning and edtech, takes active roles (chair at CanopyLAB) and leads a concentrated ~20–25 portfolio supporting winners.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechCybersecurityDefense TechEdTech
Experience
- Sparkmind CapitalCo-founder, Venture Partnercurrent2026 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- Sparkmind CapitalCo-founder, Partner2019 — 2026Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- Sanoma LearningStrategy, M&A and VC2012 — 2019Helsinki
- VectiaManager2010 — 2012Helsinki
- Gearshift GroupAssociate Partner2005 — 2010Helsinki
- Technopolis VenturesBusiness Development Advisor2002 — 2005Espoo
- Accenture Ltd.Analyst2000 — 2001
Skills & more
Business Strategy17Business Development29Managerial Finance5Cross-functional Team Leadership5Sales Management8Sales6Entrepreneurship4Mergers & Acquisitions16Management Consulting11Fishing2Mergers3Start-ups8
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Change ManagementProduct DevelopmentFinanceMarketing StrategyB2BProduct ManagementNew Business DevelopmentStrategyManagementFrom Kai's professional profile.
Colleagues at Sparkmind.vc
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kai Talas?
- Founding partner Kai Talas is an early Nordic sector specialist focused solely on learning and edtech, takes active roles (chair at CanopyLAB) and leads a concentrated ~20–25 portfolio supporting winners.
- Where does Kai Talas work?
- Kai Talas is Co-Founder & Partner at Sparkmind.vc.
- What does Kai Talas invest in?
- Kai Talas invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, EdTech.
- What check size does Kai Talas write?
- Kai Talas typically writes checks of $1M.
- Where did Kai Talas go to school?
- Kai Talas studied at Aalto University (MSc (Econ), Venture capital & entrepreneurship, finance, information technology).
Same school
Also attended Aalto University150
Patrik BackmanGeneral Partner at OpenOceanMirva LaatunenSenior Investment Associate at OpenOceanTony NystenPartner at OpenOceanElina HolkkoPartner and CFO at Lifeline VenturesMohammad Zuhair KhanTrainee / Data Engineer at Lifeline VenturesTeemu MattilaPartner at Lifeline Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Sparkmind Capital1
Also worked at Sanoma Learning6
Linda HasiFinance & Operations Manager at Innovestor VenturesHerman KienhuisFounder & Managing Partner at Curiosity VCMarije van AkkerveekenAdvisor at Curiosity VCValentijn BrasAdvisor at Curiosity VCCaritta SeppäInvestment Manager at Spintop VenturesKalle KaivolaVenture Partner at Sisu Game Ventures
Also worked at Technopolis Ventures3
Also worked at Accenture Ltd.1,074
Mark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront VenturesChris BrittCo-founder & CEO of ChimeViviana FagaGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesJulie YangVice President at InvestcorpAmira OujiVice President of Platform & Portfolio Success, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionAntonio GrifoniAssociate at P101 Ventures
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